News Releases – 1979
January 1979
Photo captions: Dr. Clyde G. McCarver celebrates his honorary doctor of divinity degree from
Methodist College (January 2)
Soccer guide results questionnaire (showing 1978 soccer games and scores) (no date)
Photo caption: Methodist College men’s soccer co-captain Marty Martin vies with Campbell
College opponent (no date)
Methodist College announces academic honors for fall term (January 4)
Methodist College calendar for January-February (no date)
Methodist sets registration for spring semester (January 4)
Sears Roebuck presents check to Methodist College (January 9)
Two Methodist students awarded Goodyear, Kelly-Springfield scholarship (Anne Wilce and
Victoria Saunders) (January 9)
Photo caption: Wilbur Masters, plant manager for Fayetteville’s Kelly-Springfield plant,
presents scholarship checks to Methodist College (no date)
Resident named to Methodist College president’s list (blank template) (no date)
Methodist campaign set (Loyalty Day) (radio release) (January 10)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Ernest C. Young of Fayetteville) (no date)
Methodist College sets date for annual Loyalty campaign (January 10)
Resident named to Methodist College president’s list (Barbara R. Powell of Ayden, NC) (no
date)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Catherine Clem Howard of Fayetteville, NC)
(no date)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Elizabeth Hall of Fayetteville, NC) (no date)
Education notes (James E. Vann, Director of Continuing Education, attends workshop at the
University of Mississippi; Parker Wilson, associate professor of history, attends meeting
in San Francisco; students Mark Holman and Suzanne Fontenot receive Army ROTC
scholarships) (January 12)
Fritz, Kuma named to All-Dixie conference squad (men’s soccer players Bruce Fritz and Atsuo
Kumasaki) (January 18)
Jim Bailey featured speaker for Methodist Faith-in-Life week (January 18)
Jim Bailey featured speaker for Methodist Faith-in-Life week (radio release) (January 18)
Letter to Roy Parker, editor of the Fayetteville Times, regarding Loyalty Day (January 22)
Letter to John Eslinger, editor of the Fayetteville Observer, regarding Loyalty Day (January 22)
Going to college at night: an alternative for some (highlights students Lynith “Lynn” Brown
and Dwight Kasuyama) (no date)
Letter to local drama and speech teachers regarding Methodist College production of Kaufman
and Hart’s “Once in a Lifetime” (January 22)
Letter (to newspapers?) with suggested features highlighting Methodist College (foreign
students; former female cadet at West Point, Carolyn Sykes, now Methodist College
student; financial aid) (January 22)
All-state band clinic to be held at Methodist (January 23)
“Operation understanding” slated for Methodist Church (January 23)
Sykes selected to judge state newspaper competition (NCAE School Bell Awards) (January 29)
Methodist College receives grant for materials center (from the United Methodist Church
Board of Higher Education) (January 29)
Scholarship competition scheduled at Methodist (radio release) (January 29)
Methodist College announces annual scholarship competition (January 29)
February 1979
Community leaders to lead Methodist College Loyalty Day campaign on Thursday (February 1)
Auditions scheduled for music scholarships at Methodist College (February 1)
Methodist’s Wiggins picked as Dixie “Player of the Week) (Men’s basketball player Clarence
Wiggins) (February 1)
Methodist College will launch the annual Methodist College Loyalty Day campaign on
Thursday, February 8 (radio release) (February 1)
Alan Porter judges opera auditions (assistant professor of music) (February 5)
Photo caption: Fayetteville mayor Beth Finch proclaims February 8 as “Methodist College
Day” (February 5)
Combined student art exhibit slated for Methodist (February 12)
Methodist College cadets surpass national average (Army ROTC) (February 12)
Methodist president to speak at Salem Methodist Church (Dr. Richard Pearce) (February 12)
Methodist College senior to visit mainland China (Greg Howard to participate in seminars and
briefings in the field of science) (wire services) (February 13)
“Older Americans” seminar features Duke, Methodist faculty (Dr. John Sill) (February 13)
Registration being held for Spring II term of Methodist College Evening Division (public
service announcement) (February 13)
Methodist student to tour China (Greg Howard to participate in seminars and briefings in the
field of science) (radio release) (February 13)
Methodist College Evening Division opens spring registration (February 13)
Methodist student to tour China (Greg Howard to participate in seminars and briefings in the
field of science) (February 13)
Scott Wilkerson to serve as minister-in-residence (February 20)
Methodist College named legatee in Virginia Rhodes Williams estate (February 20)
Methodist students named to all-academic team (athletes A. Thomas Ntuk, Bruce Fritz, Dennis
Vass, David Cavano, David Smith, and Tony Porter named to Dixie Conference AllAcademic team) (February 21)
Methodist College calendar for March-April (no date)
“Once in a Lifetime” coming to Methodist (by Kaufman and Hart) (February 23)
Methodist College campaign rapidly approaches $120,000 goal (February 23)
Methodist College names outstanding student educator (Katheryn K. Parker and O. C. Holland,
Jr.) (February 25)
Methodist College names new dean of men (Arthur H. McDaniel) (February 27)
Handbell festival held at Methodist College (February 27)
Letter to Glenn Keever re: photo caption for UniServe representatives (February 27)
Collegiate drama: unsung hero of amateur theatre (February 28)
March 1979
Wilce exhibit scheduled for Pollitt Selection (Methodist College student Anne Wilce to hold
senior art exhibit at the Pollitt Selection) (March 1)
Student art exhibit (Methodist College student Anne Wilce to hold senior art exhibit at the
Pollitt Selection) (radio release) (March 2)
Methodist College “foreign ambassador” travels to preserve Scottish heritage (Arnold Pope)
(March 2)
Thomas Pope, sportswriter: a dream come true at twenty-two (Methodist College graduate)
(March 5)
Catharine Pendleton to present concert at Methodist College (mezzo-soprano) (March 7)
Catharine Pendleton to perform in concert at Methodist College (mezzo-soprano) (March 8)
“Begin with Goodbye” film series to be offered at Methodist College (series to help individuals
and families confront change and personal loss) (March 12)
Methodist students plan spring festival (March 15)
Scott Wilkerson serves as visiting minister (during March) (March 19)
Salem United Methodist Church supports scholarships for Methodist College (March 19)
Salem scholarship receives boost (radio release) (March 19)
Miss Methodist College to be chosen on Thursday evening (March 26)
Easter sunrise service slated for Methodist College amphitheatre (March 26)
Twenty-four Methodist College coeds to compete for the title of Miss Methodist College (radio
release) (March 26)
Easter sunrise service slated (radio release) (March 26)
In the community interest (Teresa Ann Poole to present senior piano recital) (March 27)
Terry Poole to give senior recital at Methodist (Teresa Ann Poole, piano) (March 27)
Methodist College plans juried art exhibit (March 27)
Letter to French teachers in the Cumberland county area inviting them to bring students to see
the Methodist College production of Moliere’s “Ridiculous Young Ladies” (March 28)
Gayla Estes to serve as minister-in residence (for one week in April) (March 28)
Army’s “Golden Knights” parachute team coming to Methodist College (radio release) (March
28)
“Golden Knights” come to Methodist College (Army parachute team) (March 28)
Bruce Pulliam to serve as NC historian president (Association of Historians in Eastern North
Carolina) (March 28)
Bruce Pulliam to serve as NC historian president (Association of Historians in Eastern North
Carolina) (radio release) (March 28)
Pi Gamma Mu society honors three at Methodist (national social science honor society to
induct Vickie Dale Herring, Billy Davis Horner, Jr., and Paula Lynn Adams) (no date)
April 1979
Carolina, Telephone & Telegraph presents check to Methodist (April 4)
Methodist College to hold two sessions during the 1979 summer school (radio release) (April 6)
Methodist College announces summer sessions (April 6)
Summer sports camps announced for Methodist (radio release; public service announcement)
(April 9)
Open house scheduled for Methodist College prospective students (radio release; public service
announcement) (April 10)
Open house scheduled for Methodist College prospective students (April 10)
Methodist College names new academic dean (Dr. Fred Clark) (radio release) (April 12)
Methodist College names new academic dean (Dr. Fred Clark) (April 13)
East-West Foundation chooses Methodist College for program (radio release) (April 16)
Methodist College loyalty drive nets $250,000 to date (April 16)
Methodist College to host Japanese students this summer (under the auspices of the East-West
Foundation) (April 16)
Photo caption: Sara Wilson Hodgkins to speak at Methodist College commencement ceremony
(April 17)
Methodist College seeks hosts families for foreign students (in the East-West Foundation’s
summer program) (April 18)
Methodist College Chorus and Handbell Choir presents spring concert (April 18)
Photo captions: Japanese students and the East-West Foundation summer program; Stella
Matthews, Miss Methodist College (April 18)
Pennsylvania golf star signs with Methodist College (Dave Rizzo) (April 30)
May 1979
Secretary Hodgkins addresses Methodist College commencement (Secretary of Cultural
Resources for the State of North Carolina) (May 6)
Jim Bailey honored by Methodist College (Rev. James H. Bailey received honorary Doctor of
Divinity degree) (May 6)
Local resident awarded degree (blank template) (no date)
Graduation; Honorary degree (radio release) (May 8)
Jo Anne Jones receives Stacy Weaver award at Methodist College exercises (May 8)
Alice Pearce, 81, awarded bachelor of arts degree by her son Dr. Richard Pearce, president of
Methodist College (radio release) (May 8)
Elaine Porter named distinguished professor at Methodist College (May 14)
Methodist College student newspaper captures national honors (May 14)
Methodist College announces academic honors for spring (president’s list and dean’s list) (May
15)
Resident named to Methodist College president’s list (Jewell Lu Absher of Elizabethtown)
(May 16)
Local resident wins scholarship (Al Carroll awarded Samuel Bryan Wilkins, Jr., Memorial
Scholarship) (May 16)
Local resident wins scholarship (Cathy Cornish awarded Arthur and Portia MacPhail Vann
Memorial Scholarship) (May 16)
Local resident wins scholarship (Mark Evancho awarded Durwood Johnson Murray II
Scholarship) (May 16)
Resident named to Methodist College president’s list (Edward A. Owens of Alamance) (May 16)
Resident named to Methodist College president’s list (Rhonda Brooks Gore of Nakina) (May
16)
Methodist College calendar of events (June, July, August 1979) (no date)
Five initiated into Alpha Psi Omego (May 17)
Methodist College awards presidential scholarships to Fayetteville residents (Beth Farnum and
Laura Hargis) (May 18)
Methodist names new coach (Laura Bolton Ferrell to coach women’s volleyball, basketball, and
softball (radio release) (May 18)
Methodist College makes freshman scholarship awards (May 18)
Methodist names new coach (Laura Bolton Ferrell to teach physical education and coach
women’s volleyball, basketball, and softball (May 18)
Vestal golfer signs with Methodist College (Mark Leindecker) (May 22)
New York golf star signs with Methodist College (Michael George) (May 22)
Cornwall Central golfer signs with Methodist College (Scott Potter) (May 22)
Seaford golf star signs with Methodist College (Mark Kenneth Ryan) (May 22)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (blank template; includes list of names) (no
date)
Eston golf star signs with Methodist College (Michael Cohn) (May 22)
UNC cheerleaders highlight staff at East Coast Cheerleading Camp (to be held at Methodist
College) (radio release) (May 23)
East Brunswick runner signs with Methodist College (Alfred J. Ricci) (May 23)
UNC cheerleaders highlight staff at East Coast Cheerleading Camp (to be held at Methodist
College) (May 23)
Cinnaminson golf star signs with Methodist College (Brian Huebner) (May 25)
Crisfield goalie signs with Methodist College (William M. Thomas) (May 25)
Pi Gamma Mu society names Methodist students (national social science honor society) (May
28)
Theatre awards presented to Methodist students (May 28)
Methodist College designated Serviceman’s Opportunity College (May 28)
Mrs. Mary Bell Bird elected Carolina College Alumnae president (May 28)
Methodist graduate named Danforth Fellow for 1979 (Mary Ann Monroe Atwater) (May 28)
Methodist College announces registration for summer term II (radio release) (May 29)
Methodist College announces registration for summer term II (May 29)
Servie reelected to Methodist alumni presidency (Michael Servie) (May 29)
Methodist College graduate is president’s mother (Alice Pearce, 81, awarded bachelor of arts
degree by her son Dr. Richard Pearce, president of Methodist College) (May 29)
Servie reelected to Methodist alumni presidency (Michael Servie) (radio release) (May 29)
Methodist students attend NCAE leadership conference (North Carolina Association of
Educators) (May 31)
June 1979
Enfield basketball player signs with Methodist College (Anthony Bullock) (June 3)
Wake Christian Academy forward signs with Methodist College (Steven Cable) (June 3)
1966: Barbara Bryan remains “The cock-eyed optimist” (Writer and Methodist College
graduate Barbara Hauser Bryan) (June 3)
Opening ceremony, East-West Foundation 1979 orientation program (dated July 6;
distribution list says June 27)
Hobbton basketball player signs with Methodist College (Kenneth Ray McLamb) (June 6)
Lower Richland All-American signs with Methodist College (Brett Finley) (June 15)
Avella golf captain signs with Methodist College (Joseph Jack Bartanus) (June 15)
Bishop England basketball standout signs with Methodist College (Monty Kithcart) (June 15)
Taylor High School golf standout signs with Methodist College (Chris Henn) (June 15)
Sluder-Jordan assumes campus minister post (Milton Sluder-Jordan) (June 20)
Methodist College to host youth music workshop (June 20)
Virginia R. Williams: generosity and gentleness (her estate leaves $55,000 to Methodist
College) (June 25)
Sparta all-star golfers sign with Methodist College (Charles Wright and Jeffrey Alan Davis)
(June 26)
Sluder-Jordan assumes campus minister post (Milton Sluder-Jordan) (radio release) (no date)
All-Germany soccer standout signs with Methodist College (Tahmassebi-Shahin) (June 26)
Letter noting summer programs to be held at Methodist College (no date)
Itinerary for East-West Foundation students (no date)
Letter to media personnel regarding foreign exchange student press conference (no date)
Congressman Rose to welcome foreign exchange students (Charlie Rose) (June 27)
Congressman Rose to address Japanese exchange students (Charlie Rose) (radio release) (June
27)
July 1979
News release from the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church announcing
that the business meeting for United Methodist Youth will be held at Methodist College
(July 9)
Keenan soccer star signs with Methodist College (Kenneth Dwayne Simmons) (July 9)
North basketball star signs with Methodist College (Kelly Edward Smith) (July 10)
Shawsville basketball standout signs with Methodist College (Junior East) (July 10)
Florida baseball standout signs with Methodist College (Jim Crews) (July 11)
West Brunswick basketball standout signs with Methodist College (Stefan Grissett) (July 11)
South Carolina basketball star signs with Methodist College (Willis Clay Williams) (July 11)
James Monroe basketball star signs with Methodist College (Alvin Williams) (July 11)
Northern basketball standout signs with Methodist College (Christopher Lee) (July 12)
Ohio soccer standout signs with Methodist (John Tackis) (July 12)
Cheerleaders begin summer training (July 18)
Methodist College ROTC cadet receives AUSA medal for superior camp performance (John
Schoffstaff) (July 23)
News release from the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church announcing
that the Conference Leadership School will be held at Methodist College (July 25)
Westover, Lee County capture top cheerleading awards (at competition held at Methodist
College) (July 30)
Westover, Lee County take regional honors (at cheerleading competition held at Methodist
College) (radio release) (July 30)
August 1979
Methodist College calendar of events, September-October 1979 (no date)
Registration now open for Methodist evening courses (August 3)
Methodist opens registration for weekend college (August 3)
Methodist opens registration for weekend college (radio release; public service announcement)
(August 3)
Methodist College announces opening of fall semester (August 5)
North Duplin basketball standout signs with Methodist College (Howard Junior Ward) (August
5)
Charles McAdams presented Methodist College medallion (during summer graduation
exercises) (August 12)
Charles McAdams presented Methodist College medallion (during summer graduation
exercises) (radio release) (August 12)
Local resident receives degree (Joseph Wellington Adams, Jr.) (August 13)
Local resident receives degree (William Edward Cummings) (August 13)
Local resident receives degree (Cathy Gause Hill) (August 13)
Local resident receives degree (Becky Munden Melvin) (August 13)
Cummings basketball star signs with Methodist (Ricky Ellison) (August 13)
Bishop Moore baseball standout signs with Methodist College (Steve Myers) (August 13)
Douglas Byrd basketball standout signs with Methodist College (Jeffery Gaddy) (August 13)
Anna Tatum Smith opens senior art exhibit at Methodist (August 13)
Smith to open senior art exhibit (Anna Tatum Smith) (radio release) (August 13)
Summer graduation exercise held at Methodist (August 13)
Japanese students plan farewell to Fayetteville (August 14)
Methodist College opens preparatory music division (radio release) (August 20)
Methodist College opens preparatory music division (August 20)
Rennie Beyer, pianist, to head preparatory division at Methodist College (August 20)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Jacqueline W. Zwan of Fayetteville) (August
22)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Jamshad Zarnegar of Abadan, Iran) (August
22)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Norma L. Van Dyke of Forest City) (August
22)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Mark Evan Peterson of Fayetteville) (August
22)
Resident named to Methodist College dean’s list (Dennis Ray Brewster of Fayetteville) (August
22)
Resident named to Methodist College president’s list (Frederick Kistler of Fayetteville) (August
22)
Resident named to Methodist College president’s list (Suzanne McNutt of Fayetteville) (August
22)
Japanese students bid farewell to Fayetteville (August 22)
Norma Ingle named to state task force (Methodist College senior education major named to the
North Carolina Task Force on Education) (August 31)
McAllister named sports editor (Phil McAllister to write for Small Talk) (August 31)
September 1979
Methodist boosts faculty ranks (new faculty and staff: Dr. JoAnn Clark, Dr Linda Sue
Donnelly, Dr. Howard D. Tyner, Ms. Barbara A. Alcott – biology; Ms. Laura Bolton
Ferrell, Mr. Thomas Austin – physical education; Rennie Beyer – music; Ms. Beth Cook
Mason – English; Mr. Butch English – basketball coach; Mrs. Norma Womack named
assistant librarian; Ms. Mona Phillips, Mr. Greg Howard – admissions counselors; Ms.
Laura Colligan – alumni affairs; Ms. Mary Holben – administrative assistant to
President Pearce) (September 3)
Methodist soccer season depends on offensive strength (September 5)
Rennie Beyer to present recital at Methodist (piano) (September 10)
Second-best not enough for Methodist’s Lady Monarchs (women’s volleyball team headed to
regionals and hopefully nationals) (September 11)
Monarch golf season opens with fifth Methodist Invitational at Cypress Lakes (September 11)
“What’s worship?” series provides liturgical insight (workshop series sponsored by Koinonia)
(September 11)
“Little Mary Sunshine” musical production to open Methodist theatre season (September 13)
Methodist College announces one-on-one basketball marathon (attempting to set world
record) (September 14)
Letter to teachers of music, speech, and drama at area schools announcing performances of
“Little Mary Sunshine” on campus (September 14)
Methodist Monarchs take on DIAC champs Va. Wesleyan in Saturday soccer match (September
18)
Prospective ministers find practical experiences in “What’s Worship” seminars (September 19)
Pope named to administrative position at Methodist (Arnold Pope named assistant to the dean
of students) (September 20)
Methodist College schedules outdoor musical comedy (“Little Mary Sunshine”) (television
public service announcement) (September 24)
Methodist College schedules outdoor musical comedy (“Little Mary Sunshine”) (radio public
service announcement) (September 24)
Methodist College women meet (Methodist College Women’s Club) (September 24)
October 1979
Methodist College records fifth consecutive enrollment increase (October 1)
Jean Ishee to perform inaugural organ recital at St. John’s Church (assistant professor of music
at Methodist College to present recital on new organ at St. John’s Episcopal Church)
(October 1)
Jean Ishee to perform inaugural organ recital at St. John’s Church (assistant professor of music
at Methodist College to present recital on new organ at St. John’s Episcopal Church)
(radio release – public service announcement) (October 1)
DIAC champs get new coach (Tom Austin to coach Methodist College baseball team)
Methodist College coeds vie for homecoming title (sixteen women competing for homecoming
queen) (October 8)
International jogging day celebration slated Saturday on Methodist campus (October 11)
Republican women make presentation to Methodist College (Fayetteville chapter of the
National Federation of Republican Women presents copy of A Long, Long Day for
November to the Methodist College library) (October 11)
Methodist soccer team faces “Make it or break it” week (men’s soccer) (from Office of Sports
Information) (October 15)
Methodist College announces registration for evening courses (no date)
Methodist College calendar of events for November – December 1979 (no date)
Methodist has 17 for Who’s Who (students named to Who’s Who Among Students in American
Universities and Colleges) (October 26)
Methodist College student newspaper receives top national honors (October 26)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (blank template)
(October 26)
List of names and addresses of students nominated for inclusion in Who’s Who in American
Universities and Colleges, with confirmation and publicity release (no date)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (Jewell Absher)
(October 26)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (Rhonda Gore)
(October 26)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (George Holland)
(October 26)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (Scott Petry)
(October 26)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (Victoria Saunders)
(October 26)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (Steven Strouse)
(October 26)
Local student named to Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges (Vickie Weaver)
(October 26)
Eleanor Howell named to state accreditation committee (associate professor of art at
Methodist College named to the visiting committee for Needham Broughton High
School) (October 26)
Methodist College professors participate in symposium (Dr. Janet Cavano, Dr. Robert
Christian, and Dr. Sue Kimball present “Literacy as a Human Problem” symposium)
(October 29)
Methodist places four on DIAC all-conference team (baseball) (October 30)
Methodist College to host DIAC cross country tourney (Office of Sports Information release)
(October 30)
Campus visitation day slated at Methodist (for high school juniors and seniors) (October 30)
Wes Brown comes home as “minister-in-residence” (Methodist College graduate) (October 30)
November 1979
“Outlook for 1980” symposium slated for December (economic symposium) (November 6)
Methodist Goalie named conference “player of the week” (Billy Thomas, soccer player)
(November 6)
Methodist inducts ten into Alpha Chi honorary (national honor scholarship society)
(November 6)
Methodist runner qualifies for NACC regional meet (Greg Barnhill) (Sports Information Office
release) (no date)
Tax symposium to be sponsored (by the Cumberland County chapter of the National
Association of Accountants) (November 12)
Mass Media 1980 (advance notice of “An all-day series of seminars relating to fields of print,
broadcast, and electronic media” for students of scholastic journalism) (no date)
Moravian love feast highlights Methodist Christmas celebrations (November 13 and November
21)
Methodist College announces holiday vacation schedule (November 15)
Methodist College Day held at St. Andrews Church (November 26)
First-Citizens chairman Lewis Holding to speak “Outlook 1980” symposium (November 26)
Calendar of events for November – December 1979 (no date)
Jeanette McMullen dedicates senior exhibit to dancers (art exhibit dedicated to Ann V. Clark
and the Dance Theatre of Fayetteville) (November 27)
December 1979
First Elizabeth Weaver scholarship awarded (to Jill L. Thompson) (December 4)
ROTC cadet changes command (Cadet John Schoffstall, outgoing ROTC Cadet Commander at
Methodist College, transfers command to Cadet Major Carol Sykes) (December 4)
“Inside – Outside” offers unique look on campus (student group examining what it means to be
a Christian in the modern world) (December 7)
Methodist College announces writing contest winners (Benjamin Spicer, Eddie Owens, Clifford
Wells) (December 11)
Ralph Potter to address Methodist College winter graduation (December 18)
Methodist College awards degrees in winter graduation (December 21)